While the Coffee Brews

Are you paying a lot for coffee creamer that has a bunch of additives? Or do you live somewhere like me where it's really hard to find a good, liquid coffee creamer (vegan or not)? Then listen and learn to make your own!Check out the recipe at the blog I used for inspiration:A Sweet Pea Chef---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

The student debt crisis in America is at an all-time high and rising. Almost $2 trillion sits on the shoulders of people who wanted nothing more than to better their lives. We need a serious re-evaluation of the system (along with many other systems).http://www.studentdebtcrisis.org---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

Time for another walk around, but this time through some wine vineyards in Nashik, India. Enjoy a few minutes of the wind, grass, dirt and wildlife in this ASMR-ish journey!---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

The wait is over and the month of February is here! That means it's time for some groundhog love. Learn more about the history and pure awesomeness that is Groundhog Day.Groundhog Day: History and FactsGroundhog Day Guide How Old is Punxsutawney Phil?---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

I'm back on campus for the first time in 324 days. Almost a year. The feelings are overwhelming in many ways, so I'm just sharing about that today, kind of like a personal diary but in a podcast.---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

Need to clean the house? Feeling overwhelmed? Try finding something to clean for 5 minutes every day to lessen the load! It will leave your house feeling fresh and will help you avoid the dreadful "Sunday Clean".---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

Time for another walk around, but this time through some snow and nature in Minnesota. Enjoy a few minutes of crisp snow crunching in this ASMR-ish journey!---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

Try going vegan for a month! Save the earth, the animals and your health with a few simple swaps. Check out some of the resources below to make the transition easier!Vegansociety.comNetflix Documentaries: What the Health, Cowspiracy, Game Changers, Down to EarthYouTube Documentaries: Veguated, Dominion@iamtabithabrownDavid Yeung site@london_afro_veganPriyanka Naik siteThe Korean Vegan@imsecretlyacat@theeddiegarza@crazyurbanveganHow to Vegan Podcast---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

It's getting to be that time of year. Using the SMART goal way of thinking, here's how you can set a New Year's Resolution that you can actually meet! Change your mindset and your planning strategy to be successful.SMART Goals Table (make a copy or download and fill in)---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

Need an idea for a gift for your teacher? Your child's teacher? Your friend who is a teacher? Check these out! Teachers, as well as many other people these days, are working hard and burning out, so get a small token of appreciation for someone you consider a teacher!p.s. these gifts are really applicable for anyone, so take a listen regardless!---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

Every small change you make can help save our earth! If you or someone you know is trying to follow a more sustainable lifestyle, here are some great gifts to share. Every product listed are ones I use regularly and LOVE, but feel free to find other brands and support small/local businesses in your area.State or National Park PassStasher BagsProduce BagsReusable Coffee Filters or K-CupsCute Tote Bags EtsyHydroflaskCollapsible/Reusable Coffee Cup - HUNUVegan Wax Food WrapTravel Cutlery & StrawsBar Shampoo & Conditioner - LUSH and HiBarNatural DeodorantSustainable Hair Ties/Headbands---Enjoy the December Gift Series by @WTCBrewsPodcast! A new episode every week with different gift ideas to give your friends and family.---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

I just traveled internationally so I have some tips for you whenever you travel next. From masks to food and patience, get yourself ready for your next flight.---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

'Tis the season to be grateful, even amidst a global pandemic. Let's talk about some ways to find gratitude in your life now and why it's so important to take a moment and be grateful. Happy (American) Thanksgiving week!---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

Dad jokes are great. Terrible, but great. In this episode, I rattle off a few of the more notable ones that I've heard.---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

It's our tenth episode! What better way to celebrate than making a list of ten things. And, since we are home more than 'normal', what better list than my top 10 binge-worthy shows?! Hopefully, you agree with a show on this list or you find a new show you want to check out during these crazy pandemic times.---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

In this episode, I will lead you through a short meditation exercise. This body scan can be used any time you need a short moment of zen and grounding. With the US Presidential Election happening this week, what better time to share mindfulness with my podcast community!Royalty-free meditation music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

Spooky season is coming to an end, but it's not over without one of the best holidays out there: Halloween! In this episode, I dive into the deep and intriguing history of the spooky holiday and also share some interesting facts and figures about the modern-day traditions. This episode is best played while brewing a pumpkin spice coffee blend and eating copious amounts of candy corn!---Useful LinksHalloween: Origins, Meanings & Traditions33 Halloween Trivia & Facts---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

Come along on a short walk around my neighborhood in Mumbai, India! You'll hear the sounds of everyday life living in one of the world's busiest cities during a global pandemic (that's code for "it's not quite as loud as it usually is").---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

It's finally time I actually talk about something coffee-adjacent in this podcast. In this episode, I talk about all the different ways I know to brew your coffee. Simple ways, boring ways, extremely impressive ways, ways for almost everyone to try! I'm no coffee expert, but I sure enjoy the different ways the same bean can be brewed to enhance its different flavor profiles. ---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

I've never been a pumpkin fanatic. The most excited I get about pumpkins is picking them and carving little faces into them. Eating them? Not my thing. In this episode, I talk about the Pumpkin Spice craze that I see all around me in the autumn time (even living abroad), how it is said to have started, and what actually IS Pumpkin Spice?---Useful Links/Resources:Pumpkin Spice - History.comPumpkin Spice - Treehugger.comEncyclopedia Britannica: Fruit"The rise and rise of pumpkin spice everything" - BBC"Why do we like pumpkin spice so much?" - NBC---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

Not only was the official Oktoberfest canceled this year due to the global pandemic, but so were a multitude of other gatherings. Some die-hard German, Oktoberfest or beer fans are still going to try and get together I'm sure (hopefully in a safe manner). In this episode, I have a conversation with a German-speaking friend to learn some terms and phrases anyone could use in a socially distanced Oktoberfest celebration. Prost!---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

Today, September 21st, is the International Day of Peace. In this episode, I share details about the origin of this United Nations global day of non-violence and ceasefire and why it's an important day to recognize. I also give you some simple ideas on how you can act intentionally to engage in the International Day of Peace, no matter where you are in the world.---Useful Links:International Day of Peace WebsiteAbout the International Day of PeaceWhat You Can Do | International Day of PeaceCounting Down to the International Day of Peace 2020Map of Events Globally---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

In this super quick, mid-week special bonus episode, I talk about how you can prepare for the upcoming election. Every vote matters: young, old, domestic, abroad, mail-in, or at the poll. Every American has the right to vote and everyone should exercise that right. Here are the steps you can take to guarantee your voice is heard!---Useful Links:VoteFromAbroad.org (Americans living abroad - military or civilian)Vote.gov (Americans living in their resident state)USVoteFoundation.org (anyone but especially if you need an absentee ballot but still reside in the USA)USA.gov Federal Voting Assistance ProgramDemocrats AbroadSunday 24hr Voting HelpRepublicans Overseas---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

In this week's episode, I share 5 tips for searching for and booking flights. As an international teacher who lives abroad, I travel a lot and buy many flights every year (when there's not a global pandemic stopping me). Before you book your next flight, check these out - and get your coffee going before you press play on this episode!---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of our podcast! In this episode, you'll hear what the purpose, starting process and future ideas of this podcast are. Just make sure you start brewing your coffee when you press play!---Remember, message us at @WTCBrewsPodcast on Instagram to share what you want to hear on the podcast. Share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else you think would enjoy it. If you have a moment, give us a quick rating on whatever platform you're listening with.--- Music by Ben Valle - check his other work out on Soundcloud, as well as his band Weekend Picnic on Spotify.